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Earl was born on January 26, 1936 in Springfield the son of Earl Roscoe Law Sr. and Eileen Luschen Law.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1953-1957. Bud had worked for Pierce Oil Refinery, Weaver Manufacturing Company, several car dealers and retired in 1998 from Vickers Inc. which is now Eaton. He was a member of Eagle’s in Riverton, Sparrow Club in Spaulding and a union member. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, beer and his dogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Sharon Barroni.

He is survived by companion, Nadine Wanless; daughters, Cindy (Gerald) Powell of Springfield and Carrie Sue Holiday of Petersburg; step-children, Bill (Sharon) Wanless, Vickie (Tim) Hawley and Nancy (Pat) Bristow; three sisters, Margaret Forsyth of Springfield; Linda Wyatt of Peoria and Janice (Ken) Morrow of Chatham; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 11, 2018 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Reverend Larry Hanson officiating. The Inter-Veterans Burial Detail will conduct honors.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.